Publisher's Synopsis
The Dispatches of Hernando Cortes Addressed to the Emperor Charles V During the Conquest is a historical book that chronicles the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes. The book is a collection of letters written by Cortes to the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V during the period of 1519 to 1526. The letters provide a first-hand account of the events that led to the fall of the Aztec Empire and the subsequent colonization of Mexico by the Spanish. Cortes describes the battles, alliances, and negotiations that took place between the Spanish and the native peoples of Mexico, including the Aztecs, Tlaxcalans, and others. The Dispatches of Hernando Cortes Addressed to the Emperor Charles V During the Conquest offers a unique perspective on the conquest of Mexico, as it is told from the point of view of the conquistador himself. The book provides valuable insights into the motivations, strategies, and tactics of the Spanish conquistadors, as well as the cultural and political context of the time. Overall, The Dispatches of Hernando Cortes Addressed to the Emperor Charles V During the Conquest is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Mexico, the Spanish conquest of the Americas, or the early modern period in general.The Conqueror of Mexico. Written During The Conquest, And Containing A Narrative Of Its Events. Now First Translated Into English From The Original Spanish, With An Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
